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In search for haunted tales to enjoy during October? This webinar may be just what you're looking for. When: Tuesday, October 22, 12-1 p.m. Where: Zoom ow.ly/r4pi50TQfzH

The 2025 Preservation on Main Street Call for Speakers survey is now OPEN! Follow the link to complete yours today. Please submit by Friday, December 6. surveymonkey.com/r/SDPRPTQ We look forward to seeing you in Fernandina Beach Main Street, July 22-25! #POMS25

Would you like to be a part of the team who works to protect Florida's historic places? We are hiring! ow.ly/mAyH50TK4uT

Reminder: The Florida Trust's 11 to Save Grant Fund is accepting applications until November 10, 2024. Apply today to fund an 11 to Save resource project! Read more about the grants, eligibility and frequently asked questions at: floridatrust.org/11-to-save-gra…

It's time to officially welcome spooky season! 🦇 Join us in exploring eerie historic places and horror stories in our blog series, Haunted Florida. 👻 Today, we begin our journey with a visit at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater: floridatrust.org/haunted-florid…

Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Check out our September news blog post to learn more about hurricane relief efforts, two 11 to Save preservation wins, a spooky season webinar, a U.S. Poet Laureate visit in the Everglades and more! floridatrust.org/florida-preser…

The Florida Trust Office will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26 & Friday, September 27. Additionally, our hurricane response committee is ready and will get out to affected parts of the state as soon as it is safe to do so to check in on historic resources. Stay safe!

Applications for the 11 to Save Grant Fund are now open! But who is eligible for these grants and what projects do they support? Find out! Visit FloridaTrust.org/11-to-save-gra… for more information.

✨Grant Alert✨ The 11 to Save Grant Fund is OPEN! If your property is on the 11 to Save list (in 2024 or previous years), apply now for financial support to jumpstart your preservation project. 🛠️ Deadline: November 10, 2024 Apply here: FloridaTrust.org/11-to-save-gra…

Today marks the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Every week, we will highlight Latin American resources that have been included in Florida's 11 to Save or recognized with a Florida Preservation Award! Stay tuned!

On Monday, Florida Trust CEO & President Melissa Wyllie spoke with an historic architecture class at Florida State University about why preservation helps build communities and how we can work together to protect our shared history.

Happy Labor Day! The Florida Trust office will remain closed in observance of the holiday. We'll be back on Tuesday, September 3! In the meantime, please enjoy this boating scene from Sarasota on Labor Day 1968 (Florida Memory).

Amid protests, the plan to develop Florida state parks has been shelved for the time being. Read more at: ow.ly/1eaM50T97nr

Do you know of a historic Black church that could benefit from funding? They could be eligible for a Preserving Black Churches grant by @savingplaces, offering between $50,000 and $500,000! 👉 Learn more: savingplaces.org/action-fund-gu… ⏳ Deadline: 8/19

Are you thinking of redecorating your historic home? Check out this article by @savingplaces for expert tips on how to balance modern living with historic preservation, ensuring your home remains true to its past while meeting today’s needs. ow.ly/faRc50SZo5K

📣 Spotlight Sunday📣 2024 Florida's 11 to Save - Blanchard House Museum Read more about Blanchard House and the Florida's 11 to Save! FloridaTrust.org/11-to-save

August 7 is National Lighthouse Day! Several historic lighthouses have been included in the Florida's 11 to Save & their restoration projects have received Florida Preservation Awards. Read the stories of four such lighthouses in our latest blog post! floridatrust.org/celebrating-na…

The 2024 Preservation on Main Street has wrapped up! Check out the conference's website for photos, presentation slides and AIA/APA credit information. preservationonmainstreet.com #POMS24

The Florida Trust recognized excellence in historic preservation throughout the state with its 2024 Florida Preservation Awards on Friday, July 12. Read more about the winners and their projects and see photos from the Awards Ceremony! floridatrust.org/preservation-a…

Read our July news roundup and keep updated on all the preservation news happening in Florida! floridatrust.org/news/ Photo: Clifton Lewis, President of the Neighborhood Improvement Corporation of Bartow & Director of the Historic L.B. Brown House on the museum's porch.